Are you into placing your own cams and nuts for protection as you climb? Or do you prefer to simply clip in to the pre-placed bolts an keep climbing? Many people who are new to climbing wonder about the differences between sport climbing and trad climbing. On this page we’ll cover their differences, equipment and …
If you’re new to top roping or climbing in general, you might be wondering if you can use static rope for top roping – and if so, how to go about it safely. There are as many opinions on this as there are climbers, and to some degree all of them have some validity. While …
Whether you’re climbing a single pitch route or day long multi pitch climb, there are several things you’ll want to keep with you that don’t clip on your harness. A change of shirt or jacket, rain wear, info on the climb and a belay jacket are just a few of them. Whatever you take with …
Trad climbing is an awesome sport. Conquering the largest rock faces while relying only on your own placed protection, the way that rock climbers did years ago. Now referred to as traditional climbing, it was once the only way to climb – before the sport climbing bolts were ever installed. While trad climbing can be …
If you’re planning on going out top roping, you want to make sure you’ve got the right gear. Not only is safety top priority, but the right gear will make your climbs smoother and easier too. So, what exactly should you bring for top roping? The guide below will cover it all for you, so …